44 Acts Make America's Got Talent Quarterfinals

America's Got Talent Season 21 has reached its quarterfinals stage, with 44 acts competing for the top spot. The judges, comprising Simon Cowell, Sofía Vergara, Melanie "Mel B" Brown, and Howie Mandel, will now have their decisions influenced by audience votes.

The quarterfinals will feature a diverse range of talents, including musicians, comedians, magicians, dancers, stunt performers, contortionists, and animal trainers. Terry Crews will host the first round of the Live Show quarterfinals on August 18 at 8 p.m. on NBC.

The K-pop group NCT 127 will perform as a special guest on America's Got Talent on August 19, ahead of the release of their seventh album, BLINGY, on August 24. The season 21 Live Quarterfinals round will last until September 8, with the final performances airing on September 22 and live results on September 23.

## What's at Stake The competition is fierce, with the judges looking for acts that will impress the audience and leave a lasting impact. Simon Cowell has stated that the bar for the acts has never been higher, and he hopes to find someone who will do really well after the show.

## Where to Watch New episodes of America's Got Talent will be available to stream on Peacock the day after they air on TV. The show can also be streamed on DirecTV, YouTube TV, Sling, and Hulu + Live TV. The season premiered on June 2 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.

The audience's votes will now play a crucial role in determining the fate of the contestants. With the judges no longer able to use their golden buzzers, wild cards, or saves to prevent contestants from being eliminated, the results will come down to the audience's votes. This adds an extra layer of excitement to the competition, as the contestants will have to impress both the judges and the audience to make it to the next round.

## Why it Matters The outcome of America's Got Talent Season 21 will have a significant impact on the contestants, with the winner receiving a life-changing prize. The show has a long history of launching the careers of talented performers, and this season is expected to be no different. With the competition heating up, fans will be eagerly waiting to see who will emerge as the winner of America's Got Talent Season 21.